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A Review of Crush It! A New Book By Gary Vaynerchuk – Episode 110

So the Sopressata & Capicola Episode 109 would have run too long so I broke it into 2 episodes and this is the book review part continued from that episode. The book is Crush It! by Gary Vaynerchuk who is a leader in the social media, Internet marketing, web 2.0 and stuff(oh and a little joint called Wine Library). Again this book is geared to motivating people with a passion for a subject and helping them realize the ability to converse about that subject , share knowledge and ultimately cash in on the passion.

I look at this book a little differently I think than most- I see it as a great way for people who are a little older, like my wife(insert wink emoticon here) to get an idea as to what is really happening on the Internet today. Too many people I speak to from my age group understand Facebook from a social standpoint but then say to me I don’t get Twitter. Gary helps explain how to take all of these free tools and use them to your advantage. I think this is a great book for any parent to help them relate to what their kids are doing on the Internet and allow them as parents to be brought into the conversation their kids are having.

If you kids like to cook, create artwork, play sports, play chess or videogames- whatever it is they enjoy you can jump in and help them to create a blog, design it, add video, music pictures, written content, etc. What does this do exactly, well it helps your kids realize they can build a space for themselves and they are responsible for the content they put out. Lets face it if they spell and write like me everyone will think they are idiots, so it can help them to aspire to create better posts, well written and thoughtful entries.

Ok enough- If you don’t get Twitter or think the Internet is only for buying what is on QVC then get this book!

Very interesting angle on the book! Live it to Kahuna to open your eyes…and stomach

castello

I’ll give you 2.99 for a signed book. Then I wouldn’t have to drive and hour to SF to get the wine man to sign one. He’s not coming to Silicon Valley? Maybe 6.99 for the burger. Make sure you use real cheese on it.

admin

So who pays for shipping on this deal My attempt at new comments section failed- oh well not sure how these will appear

admin

Chuck Norris makes a glorious return!

admin

Thanks Matt- hope all is well at Vaynermedia

castello

They look ok but who the hell is admin? The Galaxy’s best webmeister? I’ll ship you a bottle of wine and you ship me an ugly green book. Don’t hold your breath, I’m not good at shipping anything.

http://moyeboystoys.blogspot.com Michelle

That book is so thin, even a busy Kahuna has time to read it. Good thing it is a hardcover…a paperback version would very likely be compared to a comic book.

http://www.couragefactor.com Linda Hayles

I FREAKING LOVED this review! LOL A burger is thicker than his book.

Gary…. Oh man… I love him I just got to see him at Lessconf. He was great.

The part of the book I related to the most was when he said growing up he wouldn’t tell if he had a cut or a burn on his hand for fear that the older family members would say to just pee on it. Oh my. I can totally relate to that since my mom comes from a BIG family and they were poor and came up with many home grown remedies such as the one Gary talks about. I was rolling cause I TOTALLY understood Gary.

Anyway… Now I have to go and make a video review of Gary’s book as well. hehehe

Your review ROCKS man!

Love Gary too!

ZBJ

Loved the review and the jokes. Loved the meat concept! Love your book review – so very true and very different angle than what others have said. Everyone else sounds the same but you.

John

Nice review.
BTW give your dog a big chunk of that meat for not diving into it
when you went to the door
Good doggie!
Glad you didn’t bring a Burger King 7Patty surprise to compare to the book ‘cuz then Gary would be really mad.
Peace out
JohnBoy

http://winelibrary.com Kristen

Awesome review!

One thing you have to remember Kahuna- a burger will shrink when cooked.

BurroBoy

I second the treat for the dog!
A buddy who lives in Scranton used to bring home made sopressata up to VT when we were in school together…awesome stuff.
He’s back there but I stayed in VT to be close to the Cabot butter.

mutuelle fonctionnaire

Nice and informative post

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2005 Bodegas Diaz Bayo Ribera del Duero Nuestro - Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero (8/15/2010)
very dark in color was a little shocked for some reason - nose attacked with some big blackberry jam and whiff of the 14.5% comes through with a touch of vanilla- The fruit attacks up front and would make you think this is a much younger wine. Great dark fruit - feel to thrown anyone in the description cause they are there. what seperates this from just being a fruit bomb is that it has secondary flavors baking spice and shaved pencil and the oak while present is not overbearing.

There is a bit of a bitterness on the finish and agree this is not a great wine to pair with food in general but I think some smoky bbq or chipotle pork dish at $18 I would re-buy this (90 pts.)

2007 Mockingbird Hill Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, California, Napa Valley (8/12/2010)
very nice cabernet for under $15 - what makes this nice is that the fruit shines through - the nose is a big blueberry pie with a hint of alcohol followed by a beautiful up front fruit attack of cherry with a little pomegranite the mid range of this wine lacks depth and character and the finish rounds out with some tart cassis- what is surprising is that the finish with its in check oak actually lasts a while-going to save some and see if the mid pal rounds out later- nice wine that I would rebuy (87 pts.)

N.V. Ca' Furlan Cuvée Béatrice - Italy, Veneto (7/25/2010)
Really enjoyed this prosecco - color was a light straw color and the nose had some refreshing floral notes and almost a pineapple hint on the nose- I would call the a champagne drinkers prosecco in that is very low on the sweetness scale. This wines starts to change a lot as it warms up and you almost get some of the tropical flavors you would find in a Sauvignon Blanc -nice acidity on the finish- Have had 3 bottles so far and will be getting more for $10 this is a no brainer- Oh and it has a champagne type closure so you do not need a corkscrew like other prosecco's (89 pts.)

2009 Bodegas Ateca / Zabrin Calatayud Garnacha de Fuego Old Vines - Spain, Aragón, Calatayud (7/25/2010)
Another Jorge Ordonez wine that delivers in the sub $10 range- forget sub $10 paid $6.39 for it- I mean come on that is an outright steal - this wine checks in with somenice cherry/rasberry and a hint of the alcohol comes through - there is a pleasant easy drinking nature to this wine that we really enjoyed- the brightness of the fruit was met with a little backbone and its youth is clear on the finish which can show a touch of the 14.5% alcohol. This is a go to wine when you are looking at a Dolcetto or a beaujolais heck if you are a California bright fruit pinot noir drinker and can not find something under $20 to fit you needs for a daily - give this a whirl it may do well for you (86 pts.)

2008 X Winery White X - USA, California, North Coast (7/3/2010)
was very discouraged about the light color of this wine but this really came through with much more flavor than I thought- seems like the extra 4 months in bottle since others have reviewed it have allowed this wine to come together more- I honestly can not see anyone not enjoying this wine- from a wine geek to a novice- I will post my detailed notes a little later but this is a perfect summer party wine for $12 (88 pts.)

2008 Alexander Valley Vineyards Zinfandel Redemption - USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley (7/3/2010)
only had one glass of this and it was very nice - some blueberry/plumb on the nose with a touch of spice- dark berry carried through on the taste and this is some nice cracked pepper notes- a little thin before the finish but that may have rounded out as it breathed a little more- very characteristic of Alexander Valley Vineyards with very vineyard driven wines- light touch by the winemaker- for $16-$17 will try another- (88 pts.)

2003 Toad Hollow Pinot Noir Eye of the Toad - USA, California, Sonoma County (7/20/2010)
Toad Hollow is a great spot to stop in at their tasting room in Healdsburg - fun wines and very easy going staff. Sadly this wine was past its prime - was not aweful but just not very interesting- nose was a little bit of floral and the taste was some muted strawberry- current score is not reflective of what this wine once was- Had a few bottles of this over the years and it was an easy drinking, food friendly wine which checked in at 11.5% alcohol - a once fine Rose' (84 pts.)

2007 Buehler Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, California, Napa Valley (7/3/2010)
dark fruits on the nose backed by a Hi-C brightness felt like I got a whiff of the alcohol on the nose also- but very vibrant nose- FYI this was in decanter fo 1 hour- taste carried through with the dark cherry, pipe tobacco and a little caramel- oak is clearly present but in balance - the only thing is the alcohol on this wine is way to noticeable on the finish at this point- and that rarely bothers me- the finish is the only thing keeping this from a 90 point wine for me as the fruit is very nice-I think this wine would pair very well with some gorgonzole or blue cheeses - At $20-$22 I would try this again for sure- (88 pts.)

2006 Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo Toscana IGT - Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT (6/17/2010)
a 375 enjoyed with the wife so only could review based on 1 glass - went very will with grilled pizza-prosciutto topped- really an ideal wine in 375 format some nice cherry on the nose and a little with a hint of cocoa - carried a little earthyness and cherry with a touch of pencil shaving- enjoyed this an was really at 88 but the last few sips it seemed to be opening up a little more-have more bottles and will give some more air time- great food wine (89 pts.)

2006 Marietta Cellars Petite Sirah Alexander Valley - USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley (7/9/2010)
very dark wine - over ripe plum and blue berry on the nose- enjoyed the fruit of this wine though at times it felt a bit to the Hi-C side had a solid midpallet with a little baking spice mixed- solid tanin - For the price I would try another bottle of this I just felt this bottle was a little to "jammy" to me. This was in the decantor for 45 minutes- If the fruit mellowed this really could become a stellar bottle- next botle will tell if I buy a few to put away-I think many who enjoy big fruit wines will like this a lot- (88 pts.)